LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1290, 8 May 1878, Page 2

LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS

♦ [BY SUBMARINE CABLE,] [eeuteb’s special telegrams to the PRESS AGENCY.] The Paris Exhibition. Austria Occupies Bosnia. London, May 3. England assents to the Austrian occupation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Austria refuses the Russian advance, and acts separately. Mr Cross, at Preston, reaffirmed England’s policy as to her interests and honour. The -working-men mobbed the Burnley Unionists’ Committee, and assailed the Blackburn Committee for refusing relief during the strike to non-Unionists. Two thousand men on the North British Railway struck against an increase of working hours from fifty-ouo to fifty-four per week. The Duke of Connaught was betrothed to Princess Louise on May 9tb. Paris, May 1, The Exhibition was opened to-day by the Marshal President with great eclat. The opening ceremonial was very imposing. Representatives were present from all nations and several British colonies. The attendance was very great, although it was raining. The interior presented a grand spectacle. The Exhibition surpasses lhat of 1866. The colonial courts are well filled, and excite much interest. Victoria is best represented, exhibiting the progress and multiplicity of her resources. The show of wools is very good. The Prince of Wales presented the Colonial Commissioners to Marshal McMahon. Paris is crowded with visitors from all parts of the world. The streets are crowded. The following appeared in last night’s second edition: London, April 30. The area of the Lancashire strike is extending. A mill owner has been mobbed at Preston. The weavers propose a mixed board of arbitrators, under the presidency of the Bishop of Manchester. The employers refuse. London, May 1. Mr Cross, speaking at Preston, said the Government insisted on the maintenance of the existing treaties. He denied theirs was a war policy. May 2. The captain of the Cambria says he believes hia men are destined to man Russian cruisers in the Pacific, INTERPRO VINCI AL. [per press agency.] Auckland, May 7. Judge Healo has been sent to hold the Native Lands Court at Waikato, It is probable that the Court will sit in defiance of the obstructionists. The difficulty arises through a section of Natives insisting that the Court shall recognise that claims to land are established and shall be admitted where one tribe has, without occupation, assisted another to defend itself. This right was allowed by Sir D. McLean, but repudiated by the Court. The schooner Mazeppa, from Samoa, reports that the Samoan fine was not paid without trouble. Twenty-four hours elapsed without any answer being given by the Native Government, and at the end of that time Captain Murray, of the Sappho, informed them that if the £IOOO, balance of Ba’rracouta award, was not paid before 1 pui. on the following Monday he would first destroy all Government property at Mullin; then, if satisfactory arrangements were not come to, he would destroy other villages and increase bis demands. This appears to Ua-ve stirred

them up, for on the following Monday the £IOOO was duly paid, Alexandra , May 7.

This afternoon Sir G. Grey and Mr Sheehan arrived at Hikurangi. They were met by the whole of the Waikatos —an immense multitude—with a war dance, Tawhiao leading them. Afterwards the King paid a visit, the whole party accompanying, Purukutu was leading the soldiers, and looks more ferocious than ever. Ho has a stern determined look. His dress consists only of old mats, and he is armed with a long spear, with a bayonet on it. Sir G. Grey and Mr Sheehan are now exchanging civilities with the King. It is said there will bo no more talk to-day. Te Ngakau is here already. He is the King’s right-hand man. Taueanga, May 7, Captain Morris, M.H.R., after addressing the electors at Opotiki last night, received a vote of no confidence. Neav Plymouth, May 7. At the Supreme Court, in the case of Thos. Quinlivan, charged with horse stealing, tha jury returned a verdict of “ Not guilty.” The Urenui Hotel was burnt down last night, owing to the explosion of a kerosene lamp in the bar. The insurances are £BOO on the building and £2OO on the stock, equally divided between the Standard and Imperial. Wanganui, May 7. Recent explorations by the Harbor Board officials have discovered a reef of stone suitable for harbor works on Government land abutting on the river, about ten miles from the town. The quantity is amply sufficient for all works advertised. This discovery obviates any necessity for dealing with the Natives, who were disposed to throw obstacles in the way of the Board by demanding heavy compensation. The Hon. John Ballance addresses his constituents on Monday, the 13th, Wellington, May 6. Five acres of laud on the western slope of Mount Victoria, being the outer edgo of Tc Aro suburb and adjoining the town belt, was cut up into 33ft. sections, sold by auction, and realised on an average about £4 17s per foot. Some of it fetched over £8 per foot. Seven years ago any of these acres could have been purchased for £SO, and four or five years ago they were not considered worth more than £IOO an acre. The total result of the sale was £8156 15s, and the frontages amounted to 1681 ft. Ti MARU, May 7. The Harbour Board, at a special meeting this morning, decided to call for tenders for the erection of a mole, 300 feet long, in the harbour, in accordance with Mr Goodall’s plan, as approved by the commission. Dunedin, May 7. The persons who were employed in distributing and collecting the census papers have not yet received payment for their services, which were rendered just two months ago. It was intended to have held a meeting of those interested, to take some action, but the facts having been represented to the Minister for Immigration, he has telegraphed back that, immediately the proper vouchers are forthcoming from the chief enumerator’s office, the amounts due to those employed under him will be paid. [eeom the correspondent of THE I’EESS.J Timaru, May 7. At the Harbor Board’s special meeting today a telegram was read from the Government, stating that the Commissioners having approved of the plans for the breakwater, they had now been sent to the Governor for his signature, and would be forwarded to the Board as early as possible. The Board resolved to call for tenders for mole at once. The engineer reported that it would probably bo completed within nine months from this date, and would cost £IB,OOO. It was resolved to call for tenders for another 1000 tons of cement. Heavy rain fell yesterday and last night, but the weather now promises to be fine for the sports to-morrow. There are twenty-five criminal cases already for trial at the Supreme Court next month, besides a breach of promise case and a long list of civil actions.